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BK08 MHL

2008 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,395 mi
Last recorded133,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 MHL
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,395 miles

off side rear brake disc corroded

rear axle suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 133,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CORRODED AND LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

off side rear brake disc corroded

rear axle suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 126,455 miles

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 115,100 miles

Both rear brake discs show signs of overheating. rear brakes blue. No brake bind at time of test.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deterirated. corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just met requirements

Heavy surface corrosion to rear of vehicle in several areas.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear brake discs show signs of overheating. rear brakes blue. No brake bind at time of test.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deterirated. corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake only just met requirements

Heavy surface corrosion to rear of vehicle in several areas.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 113,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,740 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint nut locking pins missing

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 94,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 88,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre has splits in the inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has splits in the inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 75,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres 2mm

rear pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,415 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm? (3.5.1g)

Offside dip beam pattern poor ?

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,198 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,106 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BK08 MHL is a 2008 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 MHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK08 MHL registered?

BK08 MHL is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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